Marc Casadó has been one of the best pieces of news in Barça's midfield. Under Xavi, he had few opportunities, but Hansi Flick decided to trust him from the very beginning. At the start of the season, Casadó was key during Frenkie de Jong's absence (1.75 m).
Marc Casadó showed personality, tactical vision, and great recovery ability. His impact was immediate, and many saw him as a long-term solution. However, as the months went by, his prominence decreased.
Marc Casadó is not untouchable
It's normal that, at his age, performance is irregular and he experiences ups and downs in his development. Hansi Flick understood that Marc Casadó needed less pressure and gave him a more secondary role. Even so, nobody doubts his talent or his ability to stand out.
Now, his situation is complicated by Bernal's return and Frenkie de Jong's continued presence. The coaching staff believe there are enough alternatives to cover the pivot position. That has opened the door to a possible departure in this transfer window.
Marc Casadó is highly regarded by...
Several teams have shown interest in Casadó in recent weeks, both in Spain and abroad. One of the strongest candidates is Arsenal, which has been following him for some time. If they don't manage to sign Zubimendi, Mikel Arteta considers Marc Casadó the ideal option.
Arsenal want to strengthen its midfield with a young player with potential, and they've set their sights on Marc Casadó. Mikel Arteta greatly values his defensive intensity and his ability to adapt tactically. In fact, there is talk that Arsenal could offer €60 million.
Marc Casadó wants to stay at Barça
Marc Casadó is grateful for the opportunity he has received and, for now, he isn't considering leaving Barça. He knows that in England he would get more minutes, since Arsenal have promised him a solid project and a leading role, but he has rejected the offer. His dream is to succeed at Camp Nou, and he will try despite the competition from Bernal and De Jong.
Whatever his future holds, Marc Casadó has left a positive mark in his first year with the senior team. He has shown maturity, quality, and professionalism at all times. That's why Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are considering signing him in case Zubimendi's arrival is canceled.